SPINACH PEAR SALAD W/BACON AND HONEY DIJON DRESSING
A salad recipe that is really a keeper for those who like to mix bold flavors! Served it last night to guests that were still talking about it when we served dessert...enjoy!
Provided by Jan Waters
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fry smoked bacon to cripsy stage. Remove from skillet, let cool and reserve grease for dressing; Wash and Plate Spinach (remove stems); Wash and slice pears (using red pears will add color) - arrange over the bed of spinach; Add Blueberries if desired; Tear mint leaves and add to the plates; Crumble the crispy bacon and goat cheese over top. Dressing is simple -- Add vinegar, dijon mustard and honey to blender, mix well. With blender set on low speed, add bacon grease, and add EVOO slowly to emulsify dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste' mix well on high for the last couple of minutes. Drizzle on salad, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 290.8, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 14.7, Protein 3.8
WARM SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING
Serve as a firt course, or a light luncheon dish with whole grain bread. You can vary the flavor and texture by substituting apples, peaches, papayas or melon for the pear. Taken from the Family Circle Cookbook.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place spinach in large bowl.
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove to paper towel to drain.
- Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet.
- Add oil to drippings in skillet and heat.
- Add onion; cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Bring to boiling.
- Remove from heat.
- Add pear to spinach.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and pear; toss well to coat.
- Crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.
- Serve immediately.
BACON, SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD
Perfect the meal when you incorporate this delicious Bacon, Spinach and Pear Salad into the menu. A chopped ripe pear and crispy crumbles of cooked bacon add sweet and smoky appeal to this Bacon, Spinach and Pear Salad.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield Makes 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
- Add dressing mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
SPINACH, BACON & PEAR SALAD
Spinach leaves get tossed with a sweet and savory combination of bacon and thinly sliced pears in this awesome salad.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss spinach with pears, cheese and bacon in large bowl.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
- Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
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